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Exodus 29:40

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And with the one lamb a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil; and the fourth part of an hin of wine for a drink offering.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Along with the first lamb, offer two quarts of fine flour mixed with one quart of pressed olive oil, and one quart of wine as a drink offering.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is giving specific instructions for the grain and drink offerings that must accompany the daily lamb sacrifice.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses about establishing the daily sacrificial system for the newly formed nation of Israel. The priests were to offer two lambs daily - one in the morning and one in the evening - along with these specific grain and wine offerings. These sacrifices were meant to maintain the covenant relationship between God and His people and provide a way for them to approach Him despite their sins.

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